About Lake Area

Transportation

Madison has a variety of routes to get product and people in and out of the area.

Rail Service

BNSF Railroad imports to Madison propane and fertilizer and export grain. The rail system has other shipping capabilities available.

The Madison area is served by Burlington Northern Railroad twice weekly and unit trains are available.

Highway Accessibility

SD Highway 34 runs through Madison, and is intersected by US 81. It is 25 miles to Interstate 90 and 17 miles to Interstate 29.

Air Service

The Madison Municipal Airport services private aircraft with a friendly and forward-thinking attitude. As one of the busiest small airports in the state, the Madison Municipal Airport has welcomed the arrival of South Dakota governors, international visitors, and corporate executives. Air travel and freight are available at the Madison Municipal Airport for small non-commercial flights. The airport has lower construction and lease rates when compared to the same hangar space in larger airports. Larger retail companies often base and fly light or twin-engine airplanes from larger cities. Corporate clients often use the airport to travel cross country using turboprops.